I drive a 1997 Land Rover Discovery. While it is an awesome vehicle and really fun for off-roading, the price it takes to fill up at the pump these days really hurts! The last time I filled up my 21 gallon tank, it cost $71.00! I’m not the best at math, but I certainly know that if I had to fill up regularly, I would not be able to afford it.

Today I read an article by the Associated Press. It detailed an interview a House committee had with the U.S.’s five biggest oil executives. The execs actually claimed that the astronomical gas prices are not their fault, and they certainly did not even hint at relief anytime soon. The oil industry in the U.S. made $123 billion last year alone! That’s huge profit. Also, while 4 of the 5 big names are currently researching and investing in alternative fuels like solar power and biofuels, one company just is not trying.

So what are motorists (like myself) supposed to do when they cannot afford to drive anymore? Take public transportation? Ha! That’s all well and good in big cities, but not in Batesville, AR where there is no such thing. I’m from a decent-sized town about an hour from Lyon (Batesville is Lyon’s hometown), and the public transportation there is just now getting started. So what is another option? Staying in one place forever? It’s definitely getting pretty frustrating.

So, dear reader, do you have an opinion about the oil moguls or alternative fuels? I’d like to hear it! Ciao!